thyroglobulin
/ˌθaɪroʊˈɡlɑːbjəlɪn/
noun
- A protein made by the thyroid gland that is used to produce thyroid hormones.
- A high thyroglobulin result may indicate that thyroid tissue is still present.
- The body uses thyroglobulin to create the hormones that regulate metabolism.
- Thyroglobulin levels are often measured after thyroid cancer treatment.